Household Manager & Family Assistant

Sage Haus•New Canaan, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sage Haus is seeking a part-time Household Manager & Family Assistant to support a busy family with three young children and an energetic dog. The position is 15–20 hours per week, approximately 3–4 hours per day, 4 days per week. The schedule is variable and flexible depending on candidate availability and household needs. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour, based on experience, with a start date as soon as possible. The role provides trusted, autonomous support to help maintain a well-run home. The family has a weekly cleaner and needs assistance filling the gaps in day-to-day household operations, particularly laundry, errands, organization, and meal support. The household primarily follows a gluten-free diet. Duties also include occasional childcare coverage, pet care, vehicle management, coordinating service providers, and household projects. Applicants should have prior experience running a home, be meticulous, organized, reliable, calm, and able to take initiative and follow through without constant direction. They must be comfortable working alongside a parent who is at home, caring for young children as needed, and being around a protective family dog. A reliable personal vehicle is required, and mileage reimbursement is provided. The home must remain smoke-free, and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Candidates must be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC guidelines, including flu vaccination, subject to applicable legal accommodations. The role requires navigating multiple levels throughout the day. A background check is required.

Requirements

Prior experience running a home, personally or professionally.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must maintain a smoke-free environment.
Reliable personal vehicle required; mileage reimbursement is provided.
Must be comfortable working in a home with a family dog, including a protective dog.
Must be comfortable with young children and able to provide occasional childcare support.
Must be up to date on recommended vaccinations in line with American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC guidelines, including flu vaccination, subject to applicable legal accommodations.
Ability to navigate multiple levels throughout the day.
Must be meticulous, organized, reliable, calm, thorough, proactive, and able to follow through without constant direction.
Must work well alongside a parent who is home and maintain a consistent level of care.
Must be familiar with accommodating a primarily gluten-free diet.
A background check is required.
Application must include a short introductory letter explaining the applicant's background and fit, an updated resume, and three professional references with contact information.

Responsibilities

Manage daily laundry, with particular attention to children's clothing; treat stains, soak items before washing, coordinate dry-cleaning drop-off and pickup, process new clothing, and keep laundry areas tidy and stocked.
Reset common areas, the mudroom, and entryways; make beds; wipe glass surfaces; and keep spaces clutter-free.
Maintain and improve household organization systems, prepare the home for the weekly cleaner, and complete seasonal clothing swaps between children.
Provide indoor plant care and replace lightbulbs, batteries, and smoke detectors as needed.
Coordinate donation drop-offs and box and organize outgrown clothing by size for family distribution.
Support event, holiday, and guest preparation, as well as packing and unpacking for travel.
Monitor and restock household supplies, manage household orders and subscriptions, and run grocery and supply errands using a personal vehicle.
Handle returns, mail, and packages.
Prepare dinner components 2–3 times per week, prepare fresh fruit daily, and provide light school-lunch preparation for the children while following the family's gluten-free preference.
Perform kitchen clean-up and general kitchen maintenance.
Provide light, ad hoc childcare coverage, bus-pickup coverage during scheduling conflicts, and occasional date-night or babysitting support with notice.
Assist with scheduling children's appointments and support household calendar awareness and scheduling.
Prepare daily pet meals, schedule and manage veterinary appointments, coordinate with the mobile groomer, and maintain pet supplies.
Schedule and take the family vehicle for maintenance, inspections, and detailing.
Occasionally deep-clean the refrigerator and pantry, refresh the garage, mudroom, and entry areas, and organize toys and gear.
Oversee contractors and service providers when the parent is unavailable; research repairs and quotes; and manage outdoor spaces used by children and coordinate seasonal property maintenance.